Technology
Debunking baking hacks
So called 'kitchen hacks', cookery short-cuts that seem too good to be true, have millions of views, but do they actually work? Ann Reardon, an Australian dietitian and host of one of YouTube's… Video, Audio
Cyber criminals taking advantage of Covid-19 coronavirus
An IT expert is warning of a greater risk of cyber attacks as more people are forced to work from home during the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak. Audio
Health advocate urges council to halt 5G roll-out
Members of a group aiming to halt the introduction of the 5G cellular network in Nelson have challenged a council stance it was powerless to stop it.
Loot boxes - a door to gambling for gamers
Loot Boxes are the video version of bubble gum cards - you buy them while gaming, without knowing what prize you're going to get. But critics say they're opening a door for children to gamble. Audio
Aussie hiker on secret Google mission on NZ trail
A woman with a taste for risky, solo hiking is about to complete a spectacular top-secret journey in New Zealand for Google, wearing a custom-made backpack with 360-degree camera. Video
The Y2K bug makes a comeback
Technology commentator Bill Bennett looks at how the millennium bug is back - because it never exactly went away. In trying to solve the problem, programmers pushed it back 20 years. And time's up… Audio
Could you go phone free for a day?
Father suggests going phone free for a day - in a bid to get people paying more attention to each other, than their devices. Audio
Covid-19: Most exporters expecting at least 10 percent drop
A Covid-19 survey by the New Zealand Business Roundtable in China has found 81 percent of respondents expect China export revenue to be down at least 10 percent this year.
But while there was… Audio
Dr Anita Sands on technology's disruptive power
Dr Anita Sands hails from the east coast of Ireland, but has cemented herself on America's west coast in the heart of Silicon Valley. She's served, or is serving, on the boards of several software and… Audio
Privacy breach: Tech boss had okayed govt website with no testing
A top tech boss reviewed a website that then exposed private details of 300 young people who applied to take part in Tuia 250 commemorations, correspondence shows.
Wellington school's computer system hacked
A Wellington school's computer system has been hacked - and personal data may have been compromised.
Hackers could shut down satellites and turn them into weapons
Satellites have the potential to revolutionise many aspects of life, but they could also be shut down by hackers and used as weapons. Cyber conflict commentator Dr. William Akoto says all it takes is… Audio
Making electronic music with a Tesla coil
Tesla coils are known for producing impressive arcs of electrical lightening, but thanks to Kiwi software engineer Josh Bailey they can also make music. Video, Audio
Cyber attack forces cancellation of wool sales across Australia
Wool sales across Australia have been cancelled for the rest of the week after the IT system underpinning auctions and exports was hit by a cyber attack.
Password security. Has the horse bolted?
Technology correspondent Paul Matthews discusses what can you do if your password gets hacked. Also the impact of COVID-19 coronavirus on the tech industry. Audio
People are struggling with the shift to online services
A new report from the Citizens Advice Bureau has shed light on the impact of the shift to providing government and other services online. The organisation says a wide range of people, of all ages, are… Audio
Crackdown leads to 40pct increase in fines for drivers on mobile phones
A police crackdown on drivers using their mobile phones has led to a 40 percent increase in the number of fines being issued.
Road safety advocates are encouraged by the numbers, saying using a… Audio
DIY composting toilets in a time of drought
While there has been a small amount of rain in the north over the weekend, it is still very very dry. New Zealand artist Thomas Lauterbach explains how simple composting toilet could make a real… Audio, Gallery
Robots do some things exceptionally well – but they aren’t the solution to healthcare and education
The current and future uses of robots in health care and education is discussed by Dr Craig Sutherland from the University of Auckland during the 2019 Raising the Bar night. Audio
The Chain Gang - crypto's post-bubble potential
Peter Griffin looks past the rollercoaster ride that is cryptocurrency to find out its true potential. Audio
